Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist)

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Field Chemist in Spokane Valley, WA to manage chemical waste in line with regulations. The role requires strong organizational skills and customer service, offering a competitive pay of $26/hr and comprehensive health benefits after 30 days full-time.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, preparing packing lists, and safely packaging chemicals for disposal. Preferred qualifications include a college degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license.
• Obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Prepare packing lists and manifest for chemical waste.
• Inspect storage areas and drums for compliance.
• Collect and package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Safely operate vehicles per DOT and company policies.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Physical capability to perform job functions

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Job description

Clean Harbors in Spokane, WA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and is responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Competitive Starting Pay; $26.00 hourly DOE
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
• Conduct projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
• Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
• Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
• Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company's policies and procedure
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver's license
• Strong customer service skills
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.